Below are articles and statements from Sunshine Citizens, the founders of the Stop TBX movement. To read media coverage, visit the Media & Press page.

  • Statement – Regarding FDOT Secretary Boxold’s Comments on Tampa Bay Express (TBX)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 14, 2016 Sunshine Citizens Statement  Regarding FDOT Secretary Boxold’s Comments on Tampa Bay Express (TBX) Tampa, Fla.- December 14, 2016 – Today, Sunshine Citizens released the following statement: Upon reading Florida Politics’ coverage of FDOT Secretary Jim Boxold’s comments to a Florida Senate committee, “FDOT Secretary...

  • 2016 Election Guide Released, Candidates Endorsed

    Tampa, Fla., October 21, 2016 – Today, Sunshine Citizens announced their endorsements for Hillsborough County Commission, for the 2016 General Election. Additionally, the group released an election guide. For the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the group announced the following endorsements: Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 1 Jeff Zampitella Hillsborough County...

  • Statement – Concerning the MPO Board Vote on 2017-2021 TIP

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2016 Sunshine Citizens Statement Regarding the approval of including Tampa Bay Express, Line items 33 and 34 – Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Tampa, Fla.- June 23, 2016 – Today, Sunshine Citizens released the following statement: “In response to the approval and...

  • National transportation expert lambasts TBX

    National transportation expert lambasts TBX MPO to meet and decide whether to keep controversial project in short term plan Tampa, Fla., June 22, 2016 – Gabe Klein last spoke out against the Tampa Bay Express project on January 29, 2016, when speaking to the Urban Land Institute Tampa Bay chapter...

  • Statement – Regarding public-funded entities backing TBX

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2016 Sunshine Citizens Statement  Regarding announcement of tbxyes website. Tampa, Fla.- May 2, 2016 – Today, Sunshine Citizens released the following statement: Upon reading the announcement today of a coalition in support of the Tampa Bay Express (TBX) project, we are shocked and outraged by...

  • Statement Regarding FDOT Response to TBX being named a National Boondoggle

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2016 Sunshine Citizens Statement Regarding FDOT District 7 statement in response to Tampa Bay Express (TBX) being identified in national list of worst highway project boondoggles Tampa, Fla.- January 19, 2016 – Today, Sunshine Citizens released the following statement: “Today, Florida Consumer Action Network, in...

  • Attend Legislative Delegation Meeting Tuesday 12/8

    Tell your elected representatives that you want other transportation priorities- including fixing existing roads, funding transit, and improving pedestrian and bicycle conditions- to be their priority! NOT the $9 billion fiasco of Tampa Bay Express Lanes (TBX). URGENT- Sign up to speak! Deadline is Monday, Nov. 30 (see more info...

  • Attend MPO Board Meeting Tuesday 11/10

      We need your help concerned citizens! Due to pressure we have been applying, the Metropolitan Planning Organization agreed to move their November board meeting to an EVENING time. Please attend and speak out against TBX! Let’s DOUBLE our record-breaking attendance in August! Where: Frederick B. Karl County Center 601...

  • Attend City Council Meeting Thursday 11/5

    Let’s keep up the pressure and being heard Tampa!  Please attend and speak out against TBX! Where: City of Tampa Council Chambers 315 E Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602 When: Thursday, November 5, 9:00 a.m. Why:  Paul Steinman, District 7 Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, to make a presentation...

  • Attend FDOT Work Program Public Hearing 10/28

    Tell FDOT that you want other transportation priorities- including fixing existing roads, funding transit, and improving pedestrian and bicycle conditions- to be their priority! NOT the $9 billion fiasco of Tampa Bay Express Lanes (TBX). This is your opportunity to press FDOT to disclose the financial nature of TBX. If they...